Perfect Genoa Shape

Christian Williams

E381 - Los Angeles
Senior Moderator
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This photo is from a UK Sails newsletter, bragging up a new product.

But it is useful now and again to see what the draft stripes look like when a brand new sail is trimmed exactly right.

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bgary

Advanced Beginner
Blogs Author
Sweet!

Max-draft is about 35% at the bottom, evolving to about 45% at the top. Entry is flat. Leech is smooth and open. Foot isn't strapped.

That's a pretty shape.
 
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